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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction Type

Very Easy Organic Chemistry Nucleophilic Substitution And Elimination Reactions

In organic chemistry, nucleophilic substitution reactions involve the replacement of a leaving group in a molecule with a nucleophile. Consider the following reaction:

R-X + Nu- → R-Nu + X-

Where R represents an alkyl group, X is a leaving group, and Nu- is a nucleophile. What type of nucleophilic substitution reaction occurs when a secondary alkyl halide reacts with a strong nucleophile?

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